Testimonials About the GAW

“Today is a very exciting day for both of us as we just officially signed on with FIA. We cannot thank your staff enough for the GAW in Vermont. The information you shared and the knowledge of your staff was just incredible! You all truly made finalizing our decision a very easy process. There is a lot to be said about an organization that can truly convey their passion about what they do…… Read More

“Dear FIA Staff, Thank you, again, for organizing such a terrific GAW. We were extremely impressed with all of you and are grateful for the information you provided as well as the issues you raised for discussion and consideration. We’re really glad we attended the workshop and expect to be in…… Read More

“Dear FIA, The Get Acquainted workshop was so helpful for Sara and me. We went in knowing that we wanted to adopt, but would have held off if there were any “red flags” that we heard. We fully understand that adoption is a major commitment and didn’t want to have any reservations about it. This workshop erased any reservation/myths about adoption that we had or had heard. We truly feel that FIA cares about both their adoptive parents and birth mothers. Having the staff there to speak with us, both formally and informally really…… Read More

“Dear FIA, We had a WONDERFUL time during our Get Acquainted Workshop. When our friends and family asked what it was that made our agency so much better than all the others we met with, we explained that although the presentation was knowledgeable and clear about the logistics of adoption and it’s processes, the emphasis was on the human and family aspect of adoption. We shared with them how relieved…… Read More

“We were so impressed! I would say that one of the things that stood out to me is the unique approach that FIA takes. I think the mandatory GAW and many of the principles that FIA adheres to proves that it is an organization that really puts the kids first — and to me, anyone who is looking to make an adoption plan or to become adoptive parents should put the kids first. That was…… Read More